3 weeks in July-August

dNig · Jun 3rd, 2009, 20:40

Hey all,

I have a couple of friends headin' over to India for July and August (school teachers eh

) and am thinking about joining them for a while. I can take 3 weeks off work and need advice on which 3 weeks would be preferable and what areas would best be covered. My two friends are completely flexible and say they'll build their trip round mine!

As for type of experience, I wouldn't mind getting of the beaten track, for maybe a spot of hill walking. I've read north of Delhi there is some beautiful areas? But not sure on accessibility as I believe it is monsoon season?

Thanks All

Nige

puppydogben · Jun 5th, 2009, 00:24

Hi,

Have you thought about Ladakh? There are some great short trekking options you can do there and the area avoids the monsoon due to its location and elevation.

It is a really peaceful state with lots of interesting Buddhist monasteries.

Access is the main problem however - you can fly from Delhi but the flights are not cheap and book out quickly. The overland journey is much more interesting and is the way I travelled - head up to Manali and then join with one of the 4WD vehicles. Some stop at Keylong on the way, others do the whole trip in one day but the route is magnificent - you get up to about 5300/5400m.

Anyway, wherever you travel to - have fun!

Ben

dNig · Jun 6th, 2009, 20:13

How how about this for a rough plan?

****************************** *********
Delhi
-
Somewhere north for white water rafting
and hiking
-
Varanasi
-
Agra
-
Jaipur
-
Udaipur
-
Delhi
****************************** *********

Maybe spend about a week travelling north of Delhi?

aditi_aruna · Jun 8th, 2009, 13:41

Hi Nige
I and my family of 3 are planning a trip from Shimla- Sarahan-Kalpa- kaza-Tabo- Chandratal-Manali starting from 13th July 2009for 10 days . We are searching for travel partners for this jeep Safari...
since you have mentioned getting off the beaten track , and also some trek/walk type of activity , I thought of replying to you....In July most places in India you can expect rains...this itenary opens up btw July to Sept ...no rains .....if you feel you need more information on this write to me at aditi.august@gmail.com and I shall send you the same ....
take care

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Originally Posted by dNig

Hey all,

I have a couple of friends headin' over to India for July and August (school teachers eh

) and am thinking about joining them for a while. I can take 3 weeks off work and need advice on which 3 weeks would be preferable and what areas would best be covered. My two friends are completely flexible and say they'll build their trip round mine!

As for type of experience, I wouldn't mind getting of the beaten track, for maybe a spot of hill walking. I've read north of Delhi there is some beautiful areas? But not sure on accessibility as I believe it is monsoon season?

Thanks All

Nige

hitanshu · Jun 8th, 2009, 14:37

Kindly think a bit more on what you would specifically desire!

India has a lot to offer. Here's a sample itinerary for the more Rajasthan inclined:
http://www.freerider.in/wiki/?cmd=Di...raho_rajasthan

There are many lovely itineraries for the hills as well. Kindly read some threads and come back with specific questions

luckywin · Jun 8th, 2009, 14:43

hello dNig

You are coming to India in Monsoon

, Unpredectable, but still you can catch you train from Delhi to Haldwani or Kathgodam. from these two places Hill starts. Nainital, Almora, Kausani all are 2 to 4 hrs from Haldwani.

You can have a Taxi or Bus. Taxi dont worry, small place people know each other so once you are in the hilly area you dont have to worry much.

If you are lucky, you can see lovely Foggy Hills if its not heavily raining.

Jun 3rd, 2009, 20:40	#1
dNig Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin,Ireland Posts: 2	3 weeks in July-August Hey all, I have a couple of friends headin' over to India for July and August (school teachers eh ) and am thinking about joining them for a while. I can take 3 weeks off work and need advice on which 3 weeks would be preferable and what areas would best be covered. My two friends are completely flexible and say they'll build their trip round mine! As for type of experience, I wouldn't mind getting of the beaten track, for maybe a spot of hill walking. I've read north of Delhi there is some beautiful areas? But not sure on accessibility as I believe it is monsoon season? Thanks All Nige

Jun 5th, 2009, 00:24	#2
puppydogben Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Asia Posts: 281	Hi, Have you thought about Ladakh? There are some great short trekking options you can do there and the area avoids the monsoon due to its location and elevation. It is a really peaceful state with lots of interesting Buddhist monasteries. Access is the main problem however - you can fly from Delhi but the flights are not cheap and book out quickly. The overland journey is much more interesting and is the way I travelled - head up to Manali and then join with one of the 4WD vehicles. Some stop at Keylong on the way, others do the whole trip in one day but the route is magnificent - you get up to about 5300/5400m. Anyway, wherever you travel to - have fun! Ben __________________ Range after range of mountains Year after year after year I am still in love - Gary Snyder Up the Owls!

Jun 8th, 2009, 14:37	#5
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	Kindly think a bit more on what you would specifically desire! India has a lot to offer. Here's a sample itinerary for the more Rajasthan inclined: http://www.freerider.in/wiki/?cmd=Di...raho_rajasthan There are many lovely itineraries for the hills as well. Kindly read some threads and come back with specific questions __________________ SMASH!!!!

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Jun 6th, 2009, 20:13	#3
dNig Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin,Ireland Posts: 2	How how about this for a rough plan? **************************** ***** Delhi - Somewhere north for white water rafting and hiking - Varanasi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi ************************** ******* Maybe spend about a week travelling north of Delhi?

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luckywin Lucky Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 48	hello dNig You are coming to India in Monsoon , Unpredectable, but still you can catch you train from Delhi to Haldwani or Kathgodam. from these two places Hill starts. Nainital, Almora, Kausani all are 2 to 4 hrs from Haldwani. You can have a Taxi or Bus. Taxi dont worry, small place people know each other so once you are in the hilly area you dont have to worry much. If you are lucky, you can see lovely Foggy Hills if its not heavily raining.